In view of the importance of lifelong learning (LLL) as the backbone of the European Education and Training Strategy and the contrasting low commitment to LLL by universities, the main objective of the ALLUME project and of EUCEN was to explore ways to increase the participation of universities in lifelong learning and to produce “A Lifelong Learning University Model for Europe”. The final report can be downloaded from http://allume.eucen.eu/sites/allume.eucen.eu/files/2009_3791_FR_ALLUME_p....

A competition announced by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MEIN) attracted eighteen proposals, of which six were accepted for implementation. Four of these proposals were research projects concerning medical and social aspects of the lives of the elderly in Poland. The “PolSenior” project also includes two smaller-scale projects – one concerning the physical activity of the oldest segment of our society, the other concerning the housing status of this group.

Grundtvig report on the implementation of the European Agenda for adult learning. The present publication is dedicated to the projects selected in 2012 under the call for proposals for the Implementation of the European Agenda for Adult Learning. The Compendia are part of the Executive Agency’s contribution to a better dissemination of information about ongoing projects and to an improved networking among project coordinators.

The Adult Education Survey (AES) is a household survey which is part of the EU Statistics on lifelong learning. People living in private households are interviewed about their participation in education and training activities (formal, non-formal and informal learning). The target population of the survey is composed of people aged 25 to 64.

“Education and Training 2020” (ET 2020) is a new strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training that builds on its predecessor, the “Education and Training 2010” (ET 2010) work programme. It provides common strategic objectives for Member States, including a set of principles for achieving these objectives, as well as common working methods with priority areas for each periodic work cycle.

Europe 2020 is the European Union’s ten-year growth and jobs strategy that was launched in 2010. It is about overcoming the crisis from which European economies are now gradually recovering. It is also about addressing the shortcomings of the European growth model and creating the conditions for a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.

This report presents a focused comparative analysis of national responses to the Europe 2020 priorities in the field of education and training. It concentrates on recent and forthcoming national reforms across four thematic areas that have a direct relevance to the Europe 2020 strategy: early school leaving (ESL), higher education, youth employment and vocational education and training (VET) and lifelong learning.

Recommendation 2006/962/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 on key competences for lifelong learning [Official Journal L 394 of 30.12.2006]. Key competences for lifelong learning are a combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the context. They are particularly necessary for personal fulfilment and development, social inclusion, active citizenship and employment.

This report distils the key findings from the Cities for Active Inclusion partnership and concludes with five recommendations for the implementation of the EU’s recently adopted Social Investment Package (SIP).

Policy paper about engaging cities for a smart, sustainable and inclusive Europe. The paper states that an EU urban agenda must clearly recognise the strengths and challenges of cities and metropolitan areas, including their vital role in delivering the Europe 2020 vision for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. EUROCITIES is committed to engaging actively in further debate around an EU urban agenda.

This publication explains what cities are doing to facilitate digital access and IT skills to promote employability, job creation, social inclusion and integration, and help stimulate our economies. This publication was commissioned under the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity (2007-2013).